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Post by OtisGreying on Aug 2, 2020 5:58:46 GMT -6
Picked one up today from the guys themselves. Passionate gentlemen. This preamp is flat amazing. Three words: less-mixing-needed.
Tight bottom, rich midrange smooth top, and a INCLUDED ANALOG 28K AIR BAND.. for 850.. My vocals sound finished almost immediately, it has the colour of the Neve sound but feels clearer and more open. I feel my preamp search is done for a long time. Great work Avedis!
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Post by stam on Aug 2, 2020 7:57:49 GMT -6
I normally don't comment on other manufacturers threads but I have to agree here
The MA5 is a hell of a preamp. I love it. Congrats from us as well Avedis!
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Post by sean on Aug 2, 2020 8:00:21 GMT -6
The MA5 and E27 are the bomb dot com.
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 2, 2020 10:56:42 GMT -6
I really liked the MA5...but haven't used one in years. Need to try it again.
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Post by sam on Aug 2, 2020 17:31:00 GMT -6
There is no better preamp ever built, imo
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Post by thurstonhowell on Aug 2, 2020 20:06:26 GMT -6
There is no better preamp ever built, imo Agreed. His MD7 is a close second though. |
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Post by plainofjars on Aug 2, 2020 21:04:39 GMT -6
There is no better preamp ever built, imo Agreed. His MD7 is a close second though. Do you have any recordings with the MD7 you could share? There's so little out there it seems |
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Post by OtisGreying on Aug 2, 2020 21:38:01 GMT -6
Considering the craftsmanship is so superb I really am curious about their Transdrive unit. Extra transformers for the signal, may be really useful for me given I'm completely ITB. Give the signal more of that console mojo before entering digital, just cant decide between trying this or buying a second MA5.
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Post by din on Aug 3, 2020 8:59:05 GMT -6
I have a pair of MA5's and MD7's and I love them. They make for such a great recordman setup. MD7's on Kick and Snare and MA5's w/ 28k in on a pair of ribbon overheads: beautiful!
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Post by Ward on Aug 3, 2020 9:25:11 GMT -6
Now I'm realizing how badly I need them as well.
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Post by drsax on Aug 3, 2020 9:43:38 GMT -6
It’s SO good. Picked one up years ago, tried it on snare and it’s been there ever since. Incredible sound and workmanship. I’ve also got a pair of E27’s which are amazing. A Beyerdynamic M201 TG into the MA5 and E27 on snare drum is the business!!
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Post by thurstonhowell on Aug 4, 2020 22:22:55 GMT -6
Agreed. His MD7 is a close second though. Do you have any recordings with the MD7 you could share? There's so little out there it seems Yes. Will post some this weekend |
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Post by sozocaps on Aug 5, 2020 9:16:36 GMT -6
Have NOT used the MA5 but understand where your coming from.
I get the same experience with the Great River MP-2NV's ....! Especially on Male vox.
J
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Post by plainofjars on Aug 5, 2020 14:44:08 GMT -6
The MA5 really does sound great. When I tried one, I loved it, but concluded I preferred the oh-so-slightly hairier, grimier sound of my N72.
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Post by thurstonhowell on Aug 5, 2020 14:58:18 GMT -6
Have NOT used the MA5 but understand where your coming from. I get the same experience with the Great River MP-2NV's ....! Especially on Male vox. J The GR is top notch. Was my go to on male vox and gtrs till I got the Avedis stuff. Still use the GR’s a lot too. Love the DI’s. To me they are one of the best neve’ish preamp out there. To my ears, the MA5 has a sweeter top end. Just by a knat hair though. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 5, 2020 16:04:46 GMT -6
Does the MA5 have the Jensen transformer?
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Post by Vincent R. on Aug 5, 2020 17:08:05 GMT -6
Does the MA5 have the Jensen transformer? Per their website, yes. It’s a proprietary Jensen transformer. |
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Post by Guitar on Aug 5, 2020 18:54:00 GMT -6
Agreed. His MD7 is a close second though. Do you have any recordings with the MD7 you could share? There's so little out there it seems Check out Todd J's Heiserman 47 thread, it's MA7 on the samples. Some Audioscape Opto as well and two really nice mics. I thought it sounded brilliant. |
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Post by plainofjars on Aug 5, 2020 19:25:51 GMT -6
Do you have any recordings with the MD7 you could share? There's so little out there it seems Check out Todd J's Heiserman 47 thread, it's MA7 on the samples. Some Audioscape Opto as well and two really nice mics. I thought it sounded brilliant. His stuff is on the MA5. I was asking about the MD7. (But yeah I listened to his shootout—still waiting to be wowed by the heiserman.) |
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Post by Guitar on Aug 6, 2020 5:01:07 GMT -6
Check out Todd J's Heiserman 47 thread, it's MA7 on the samples. Some Audioscape Opto as well and two really nice mics. I thought it sounded brilliant. His stuff is on the MA5. I was asking about the MD7. (But yeah I listened to his shootout—still waiting to be wowed by the heiserman.) Woops, my bad, you're right not much on those out there. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2020 16:34:13 GMT -6
...the e27 plugin sale ends today. $29 - got it. It's great.
I had a pair of ma5's and e27's. Both incredible. Top notch.
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Post by OtisGreying on Oct 21, 2020 18:27:38 GMT -6
Anyone ever tried Two MA5's on the mix buss? Or BAE 73?
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Post by soundintheround on Oct 21, 2020 22:57:38 GMT -6
Always heard good things...will have to check it out.
Tube preamps are always top shelf for me, but for SS don’t forget the VP28.
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Post by askomiko on Feb 28, 2021 11:48:36 GMT -6
Discovery of the day: Brauner Valvet X into Avedis ma5 = needs a pad with a loud singer. Gain at minimum, yet some phrases went slightly overcooked.
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